Application Deadline: Open until filled, will start reviewing applications on August 16, 2017

Start Date: as early as September 4, 2017

Post-doctoral fellowship

Thunder Bay Campus

Full-time, up to three years in duration

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a solid research background in mixed methods research, occupational health, and/or public health, and a strong interest in Aboriginal research. The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada funded this opportunity through a Partnership Development Grant. This position will involve collaboration with a wide variety of experts involved in the partnership. These include researchers and partners from Lakehead University, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, the Institute for Work & Health, First Nations communities, and multiple stakeholders.

The fellow will have opportunity for active research mentoring and manuscript and grant writing. Responsibilities include engagement of First Nations communities, study coordination and supervision of personnel, participant recruitment, conducting focus groups, statistical analyses, qualitative data analysis, and manuscript/grant preparations. Applicants must have completed a PhD in a relevant discipline. Experience working with Indigenous communities is an asset. Multiple-year appointment is dependent on satisfactory performance.

Candidates should send their full curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a one-page cover letter outlining their interests and career goals, two academic references, and representative publications to:

The competition will remain open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed starting on August 16, 2017.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons and persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Lakehead University is committed to an environment of open access to employment opportunities. Accommodations are available for all applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at (807) 343-8334. We appreciate your interest; however, we will only notify those selected for an interview.